A very unusual weekend
#71
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You might be surprised at how it cleans up... I thought I had a front pic. So here is what I have:
Before:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470602[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470599[/ATTACH]
And some of the work done:
The slide plate was replaced. The rusted bobbin area cleaned and working. The nose & tension cleaned and working. The machine's finish is still not where I want it to be and I'm not sure what that will be. The bottom of the machine was in very nice shape. The bobbin winder cleaned up but I'd like to figure out a HC or treadle. The big fat wheel that could go on it doesn't match the bobbin winder. bummer... no motor.
Here is after some of the TLC:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470603[/ATTACH]
Before:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470602[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470599[/ATTACH]
And some of the work done:
The slide plate was replaced. The rusted bobbin area cleaned and working. The nose & tension cleaned and working. The machine's finish is still not where I want it to be and I'm not sure what that will be. The bottom of the machine was in very nice shape. The bobbin winder cleaned up but I'd like to figure out a HC or treadle. The big fat wheel that could go on it doesn't match the bobbin winder. bummer... no motor.
Here is after some of the TLC:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]470603[/ATTACH]
#72
Wow Miriam! You give me hope! I nicknamed her the Silver Lady and figured there is always hope ..remove the rust, unfreeze the parts, replace what is missing and you are most of the way there! *Of course this is all in what I've read...in actual practice I have an education ahead of me!
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You could start with one of the worst ones - if it doesn't work it is not a great loss. It is likely though that it could be made to work - it will never be show room looking unless you were to strip everything down a lot more and re-chrome and repaint. It might be fun.
#74
Well for now, I have more than I should cracked open..before taking these machines on I had a White on my table waiting for wiring and now I am halfway through Rain's series on potted motors so I open up the motor on the green 15. I seriously need to focus on one thing at a time!
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Well for now, I have more than I should cracked open..before taking these machines on I had a White on my table waiting for wiring and now I am halfway through Rain's series on potted motors so I open up the motor on the green 15. I seriously need to focus on one thing at a time!
Last edited by miriam; 04-07-2014 at 02:42 PM.
#76
Oh, my, Mrs. SewNSew, what fun it has been to read this read thus far! You have a lot of followers living vicariously through your posts and photos. Thank you for sharing!
And reading about CD's bounty was fun, too! Wow.
I am new here and excited to read and connect with all of you, and to learn more. Thanks for telling me about this place, Mrs. SewNSew!
SD
And reading about CD's bounty was fun, too! Wow.
I am new here and excited to read and connect with all of you, and to learn more. Thanks for telling me about this place, Mrs. SewNSew!
SD
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Then we went after the other load....
It is easier said that done to get that many machines. First you have to locate some - and I don't think it is an every day thing. Then you have to figure out prices and all that. Then you have to haul them and store them. Then most of the time they need TLC. I will say you learn a LOT just working on what you have.
I missed out on getting 62 or so at an auction but I did get 12 that time. Then a few months later I got my 60 but I haven't seen that many for sale around here since that time. I still add to the hoard when ever I see something. And I have been known to let some go. We are prohibited from selling & promoting on this board so if you plan to sell you will need to try ebay or CL or something.
It is easier said that done to get that many machines. First you have to locate some - and I don't think it is an every day thing. Then you have to figure out prices and all that. Then you have to haul them and store them. Then most of the time they need TLC. I will say you learn a LOT just working on what you have.
I missed out on getting 62 or so at an auction but I did get 12 that time. Then a few months later I got my 60 but I haven't seen that many for sale around here since that time. I still add to the hoard when ever I see something. And I have been known to let some go. We are prohibited from selling & promoting on this board so if you plan to sell you will need to try ebay or CL or something.
Last edited by miriam; 04-07-2014 at 04:19 PM.
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